Longsword – Types and History
A longsword (long sword) is any sword that is generally weilded with two hands. A defining characteristic of the sword isn’t the overall length, it’s the length of the handle. The hilts (handles) range from 8 to 16 inches long to provide room for gauntleted hands. Most long swords were double edged. The design of the sword itself has a very utilitarian feel, the whole sword from the pommel to the tip must be useful in combat.
What is Modern Medieval Armored Combat?
Modern medieval armored combat is a team armored combat sport where groups of combatants fight against each other to put the “other team” on the ground. A combatant is considered out of play when anything besides their two feet touch the ground. While there are many different armored combat sports, the most popular is group combat or “Buhurt”.
What is HMB (Historical Medieval Battle)?
What is HMB? HMB stands for Historical Medieval Battle. It is an adrenaline-fueled, full contact combat sport where fighters …
Who is the Fantastic Cerberus Emissus? – A Medieval Armored Combat Buhurt Team
Who is Cerberus Emissus? Team Cerberus Emissus is a premiere HMB (historical medieval battles) armored combat fighting team. They …
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Buhurt Helmets
Learn the difference between open faced and full faced styles of helmets in Buhurt, along with safety precautions, padding …
MMA with Weapons – Carolina Carnage HMB 2021 Fight Analysis
Here you will find the Carolina Carnage HMB 2021 event results and YOUTUBE footage of the fights with breakdown …
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Fight as a team – Armored Combat Fighting Tactics for 5 vs 5
In armored combat, you are not only fighting for yourself, but to help everyone on your team. Being able …
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Armor Review – Floating Legs vs. Articulated Legs
A recent purchase of Titanium Floating Leg Armor from Medieval Extreme caused me to take a hard look at …
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Armored Combat Techniques – Striking Power
Being able to have a lot of striking power in armored combat is a necessary and vital skill to …